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Cardiometabolic disorders among childbearing women, particularly Black American women, contribute to adverse perinatal outcomes and long-term health consequences. Lifestyle interventions are critical approache...
To describe the epidemiological profile of prenatal care, childbirth, and live births among Indigenous women in the Wayamu Territory, located in the municipality of Oriximiná, Pará, Brazil, from 2013 to 2022.
Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) is a pregnancy-specific liver disorder characterized by maternal pruritus and elevated serum bile acids. Twin pregnancies, as a type of high-risk pregnancy, present ...
Intestinal parasitic infection is a common public health problem in developing countries. The disease caused by these infections affects millions of pregnant women worldwide, and may lead to adverse maternal a...
The best timing of delivery for term pregnancies has not been determined. This retrospective cohort study compared pregnancy outcomes between induction of labor (IOL) at 40 weeks and 41 weeks in low-risk women...
Preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) is a serious obstetric condition associated with increased maternal, fetal, and neonatal morbidity and mortality. It accounts for approximately one-third of all s...
Twin reversed arterial perfusion (TRAP) sequence with conjoined twins (CTs) represents an exceedingly rare and critical complication in monochorionic monoamniotic (MCMA) twin pregnancies. High mortality rates ...
Pain is a risk factor for postpartum depression. This study aimed to determine the relationship between remifentanil analgesia and postpartum depression, as well as the birth experience among Iranian women.
Perinatal insomnia and depression significantly impact maternal-infant health, but their co-developing trajectories are poorly understood. This study examines their heterogeneous progression, interrelationship...
Vasa previa (VP) is a diagnosis with potential catastrophic obstetric outcomes. We describe the outcomes of VP managed at our institution, which uniquely provides inpatient monitoring on an antepartum unit loc...
In August 2020, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System (Sarasota Memorial) invested in Unite Us, a closed-loop referral platform, to address obstetric (OB) patients’ non-medical needs. The platform was used to e...
To investigate the associations of serum insulin like growth factor I (IGF-I) and Osteocalcin (OC) concentrations with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) risk among Chinese women.
Oxidative stress plays a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of Down syndrome (Trisomy 21), as chromosome 21 harbors multiple genes involved in redox homeostasis and antioxidant defense mechanisms. This study aim...
Rates of preterm birth, low birth weight, and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) admissions continue to rise in the United States (US). Social determinants of health (SDOH) are recognized as significant contr...
This study aims to analyze the clinical characteristics of stillbirths in high-altitude areas, strengthen monitoring of high-risk pregnant women, improve maternal health care levels, and reduce perinatal morta...
Incarcerated pregnant individuals face barriers to perinatal care and health disparities when compared to the general population. Social and healthcare providers serving incarcerated pregnant clients are uniqu...
It is widely recognized that migrant women from low-income countries are considered to be a group with increased obstetric challenges. To address these challenges, cultural doulas were introduced to provide co...
To evaluate and compare the long-term therapeutic effect and the re-pregnant outcomes of hysteroscopic resection and laparoscopic defect repair in the treatment of non-severe cesarean scar defect (CSD).
Maternal obesity and gestational weight gain (GWG) are important determinants of maternal and neonatal health outcomes. This study aimed to investigate the effects of prepregnancy body mass index (PPBMI) and G...
Care for low-risk childbirths constitutes a large proportion of deliveries and is highly influenced by factors such as region, birthing facilities, and health care providers. Audit and feedback as a quality in...
Pregnancy is a significant transitional life experience that can be one of the most stressful experiences in life. Childbirth education is designed to improve health behaviors and offers information on psychol...
Fetal growth restriction (FGR) is characterized by the fetus’s inability to reach its growth potential and affecting approximately 10% of the population. The etiology of late-onset FGR, which occurs after 32 w...
We aimed to investigate the relationship between the prognostic nutritional index (PNI) during the third trimester and the risk of preeclampsia (PE) in twin pregnancies.
To investigate the expression of mitofusin 2 (Mfn2) in the placenta and peripheral blood of patients with early-onset preeclampsia (eoPE) and late-onset preeclampsia (loPE), and to evaluate its possibility as ...
The rising trend of cesarean sections worldwide has resulted in an increased incidence of uterine niches, a cavity formed at the cesarean scar site due to impaired tissue healing. Secondary infertility in wome...
While monitoring of the fetal heart rate in labour is recommended, few studies have compared women’s experiences of different forms of monitoring technologies, their impact on labour and perceived risks and be...
Despite the well-documented benefits of upright positions and mobility during labour and childbirth, the adoption of these remains limited. Offering women choices in labour positions is essential for respectfu...
To investigate the association between late pregnancy A/G (Albumin to globulin) ratio and the risk of admission for neonatal hyperbilirubinemia (NHB).
First trimester prediction of fetal growth restriction (FGR) remain suboptimal. We aimed to search for new circulating angiogenic biomarkers for improvement.
There is little research on the well-being of the persons giving support during childbirth and how they feel when doing this. The aim of this study is to validate a questionnaire that assesses the well-being o...
Although secular mindfulness interventions draw from contemplative traditions emphasizing relationality, evidence for impacts of such interventions on relational outcomes remains inconsistent. This study was d...
Neuroserpin, a serine protease inhibitor, is recognized for its anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective properties. Given the central role of inflammation and neurological involvement in the pathophysiology of p...
The proliferation of mobile health applications (apps) presents promising opportunities for promoting maternal-fetal health outcomes. While numerous pregnancy-related apps exist, their alignment with user need...
To explore the relationships between second-trimester anthropometric obesity indicators and cesarean section (CS).
To evaluate the effect of preoperative intake of oral carbohydrates versus standard preoperative fasting prior to elective cesarean delivery on plasma purine levels (hypoxanthine, xanthine, and uric acid) and ...
Maternal mortality in Kenya remains unacceptably high. Mobile pastoralist communities, Pokot community included take the greatest burden of these maternal deaths. Knowledge of obstetric danger signs is importa...
Treatment with mifepristone in combination with misoprostol may be a safe and less expensive option compared with surgical management in missed miscarriage, but the efficacy of medication management varies in ...
Spontaneous preterm labor (PTL) accounts for approximately 70% of preterm births, posing significant risks to both maternal and neonatal health. Current predictive biomarkers lack sufficient reliability, under...
Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) usually occurs due to issues with the pelvic floor muscle and fascia tissue. Although many studies have shown that vaginal childbirth is a risk factor, little is known about the ...
The occurrence of short birth intervals among reproductive-age women in East Africa is a critical public health issue, contributing to maternal and child health risks. Identifying the key factors that predict ...
Keeping the umbilical cord intact the first minutes after delivery is beneficial for both term and preterm infants. However, this may be challenging in caesarean sections (CS) due to lack of mobile resuscitati...
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a prevalent pregnancy disorder. In recent years, numerous studies have affirmed the augmented risk of obesity and diabetes mellitus in the offspring of affected individua...
Identifying the risk factors for low APGAR scores at birth is critical for improving neonatal outcomes and guiding clinical interventions.
Globally, post-partum hemorrhage (PPH) remains the leading cause of maternal mortality, and active management of the third stage of labor (AMTSL) serves as an effective solution to this critical childbirth and...
Emergency caesarean section (EMCS) is a life-saving procedure carried out with urgency appropriate to the risk posed to the safety of baby and/or the mother. A decision to delivery interval (DDI) is the time f...
Systematically review and critically appraise the literature on the association between peripartum fetal Doppler sonography findings, i.e., acquired upon admission for spontaneous or induced labor, and perinat...
Traditional statistical methods have dominated research on peripartum depression (PPD), but innovative approaches may provide deeper insights. This study aims to predict the impact factors of PPD using elastic...
Utilisation of Antenatal care (ANC) in Ethiopia has shown a steady increase in the last two decades, from 27% in 2000 to 74% in 2019. While it is encouraging to see more women attending and receiving ANC, atte...
Prolonged second stage of labour may lead to maternal and perinatal complications. Options for clinical management are augmentation with oxytocin, instrumental vaginal birth or second-stage caesarean section. ...
Weight stigma can impact any woman who considers herself as overweight, regardless of BMI. Pregnant women are at risk of experiencing stigma related to weight which harm their physical and mental health. To su...
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